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Immigration regulations change or are modified periodically. Please keep in touch with the International Student and Scholar Services Office for up-to-date information.
Visa Options at Central
Visa Chart
| Visa Type | Description | Study Requirements | Employment Restrictions |
| F-1 | Student Visa | Maintain full-time study. Part-time study only with approval from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office. | On-Campus: Work 19 hours during the semester, 40 hours during vacation. May participate in CPT (full-time or part-time). Authorization is required from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office. May participate in OPT during or after end of program. Apply through USCIS (EAD card required). Severe Economic Hardship: Apply through USCIS (EAD Card required). |
| F-2 | F-1 Dependent | Spouse: Can only study part-time. | Not permitted to work. |
| J-1 | Exchange Student | Maintain full-time study. | On-Campus: Work 19 hours during the semester, 40 hours during vacation. May participate in Academic Training. Authorization is required from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office. |
| J-1 | Exchange Scholar | Full time research/incidental study. | Options are limited with prior approval from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office. |
| J-2 | Exchange Student Dependent | May engage in part-time or full-time study. | Eligible to work - EAD required through USCIS. |
| B-1/B-2 | Visitor Visa | May not begin any ‘Course of Study’ (full-time or part-time) unless approved by USCIS. | Not permitted to work. |
| H-1B | Work Visa | May engage in incidental study | Work only with sponsoring organization |
| H-4 | H-1B Dependent | May engage in full time or part time study | Permitted to work – EAD Card required |